JAVITS

Please enter in the title of your class and a brief description.

 * Class || Please write a two or three sentence blurb about your Javits class. ||
 * Home Improvement || Students will work on common household problems such as patching holes, painting, basic plumbing, basic electricity, etc. Also, students will learn the financial benefits to having these skills. ||
 * Card Games || Uno! Students will be learning and mastering all sorts of different card games. We'll start off with individual card games you can play by yourself and move to games you can with a group. ||
 * Team Building || Students will work collaboratively in various size groups to accomplish a common goal using different types of equipment. ||
 * Robotics || A fun and interactive class that involves building things and programming them to move. Students will build a swing set and get it to move without knocking off the Lego guy and they will build a mini robot that can move forward, backward, turn, dance, and even hit a ball. Robotics is a class for all that lets your imagination run wild! ||
 * Photography || Students will explore the basic functions of a camera and then experiment wtih taking a variety of different photos. Students will also learn the qualitites of a good photo and practice taking those shots as well. We will download photos to the computer and print some photos to take home and share. ||
 * Scrapbooking || Students will have an opportunity to create their own scrapbook. Their will be a variety of supplies available such as buttons, ribbon, colored paper and even a cricket machine that punches out letters and designs. ||
 * Cake Decorating || Students will have an opportunity to learn the basic skills used in cake decorating. They will learn to make frosting to frost cakes and cupcakes. They will also learn some basic piping and decorating techniques. ||
 * Book Club || Let's talk books! For those students that truely enjoy the process of reading and discussing topics that arise as they read, this is the javits group for them. ||
 * Tap Dancing Class || If you love to dance come join us for some rhythmical fun. We'll play some awesome music and learn some basic tap dancing steps. You don't want to miss this fun and active class!! ||
 * Healthy Cooking || Students will learn how to use what they have at home to create FAST, healthy food choices for themselves; as well as a healthy cookbook! The menu includes: Breakfast pizza/burritos, Healthy dinner pizza, fruit smoothies and more! You create it, eat it, get the recipe, and can continue healthy living at home! ||
 * Board Games || If you enjoy competition, games, and interacting with others then this class is for you! Students will have the opportunity to bring in their favorite board games to teach others how to play. Board games will be provided for students each class period. ||
 * Crafting || Creativity and resourcefulness are at the heart of this class. Students will have the opportunity to create fun, but useful crafts through the use of different mediums, such as duct tape and recycled garbage. If you love using a glue gun, then this class is for you! ||
 * Engineering 101 || This engineering 101 class will allow you to problem solve, build, and create various gadgets to help solve real environment issues related to water, waste and energy. This class includes hands on actives where you will design and build your project, a guest speaker and fieldtrip. If you are a problem solver and like to think out of the box this class is for you! ||
 * Bicycling || Students will plan and research safe bicycling routes in the local area. The students will then participate in several short bicycle trips and at the end of the class participate in a day bicycle trip. Students must provide their own bicycles and must wear a helmet. Please bring your own helmst. If you do not have one we will try to provide one for you. ||
 * Legos || Students, over the course of 3 javits meetings, will be working on a building project thatthey will develop themselves. Last semester we began work on a trebuchet, and this semester they can decide to continue that, or make a new project. The goal is for students to develop somthing functional and create their own designs and build critical thinking skills. ||
 * Ready-Set-Exercise || Students will learn about healthy eating habits while learning a variety of FUN exercises using P90X, Yoga, 30 Day Shred and The Biggest Loser techniques including keeping a food log and diary. Please come ready to burn off those extra calories make sure you bring a water bottle and comfy clothing. ||
 * Sports || Mr. Smith & Mr. Dooley will be teaching a group of students on low organized games. We will need the gym for this, but hopefully we will not need too much equipment. Hopefully it will be loads of fun. ||
 * Martial Arts || Students will learn basics of martial arts and self defense during this Javits session. Basic strikes, kicks, punches, and other techniques used in Taekwondo will be taught. Bring comfortable workout clothes to this Javits while learning your self defense techniques. ||
 * Clay Bowl Creations || Create a unique clay bowl to use as a soup bowl and raise money for the Lincoln Arts department! We will be making, glazing and firing bowls to sell at Fine Arts night. The bowls will be filled with yummy soup that will be served to our families! ||
 * Go Green || Are you interested in finding more out about composting, recycling and conservation? If so this is the choice for you! Get your hads dirty while keeping our planet clean and green! ||